Commit-editmsg |verified|

In Git, COMMIT_EDITMSG is a temporary file located in the .git directory (.git/COMMIT_EDITMSG) that holds the content of the commit message currently being drafted. Core Functionality

4. Commit Message Validation (commit-msg hook)

A commit-msg hook can read .git/COMMIT_EDITMSG, validate its content (e.g., enforce Conventional Commits, require a body), and exit non-zero to abort the commit. COMMIT-EDITMSG

Use Case 1: Enforcing Conventional Commits

You want every commit message to follow the Conventional Commits standard (e.g., feat: add login, fix: resolve null pointer). In Git, COMMIT_EDITMSG is a temporary file located

Editing Commit Messages: The COMMIT-EDITMSG File

When you decide to edit a commit message, Git provides a file named COMMIT-EDITMSG for you to edit. This file contains the current commit message that you can modify. The process usually involves: Use Case 1: Enforcing Conventional Commits You want

flag is a "best practice" for professional development for several reasons: Encourages Detail